Talent Acquisition Internship

Our Company

EFG International is a global private banking group, offering private banking and asset management services. We serve clients in over 40 locations worldwide. EFG International offers a stimulating and dynamic work environment and strives to be an employer of choice. 

EFG is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive working environment that is founded on the principle of mutual respect. Joining our team means experiencing a supportive environment, where your contributions are valued and recognised. We strongly believe that the diversity of our teams gives us a competitive advantage by fostering better decision-making and greater innovation.

Our Purpose and Mission

Empowering entrepreneurial minds to create value – today and for the future.

We are a private bank, offering personalised solutions on a global scale to private and institutional clients. Our sustainable success is based on our talents and on how we partner with our clients and communities to create lasting value.

Job Description

The Talent Acquisition (TA) team is part of the Human Resources function and is responsible for attracting and hiring the best talent in the market for EFG Bank.

We are looking for a motivated Talent Acquisition Intern to join our team for a 6‑month internship in Lugano or Geneva. In this role, you will play a key part in enhancing the candidate experience, supporting Talent Acquisition in day‑to‑day activities, and contributing to reporting and process optimisation. You will also have the opportunity to support, and progressively manage, some junior recruitment mandates under guidance.

Key Responsibilities

Candidate Experience & TA Support

• Act as a point of contact for candidates, ensuring clear, timely and professional communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and other stakeholders.
• Support Talent Acquisition Specialists in screening CVs and assessing candidates against role requirements.
• Draft and post job advertisements on internal and external platforms, ensuring consistency with EFG’s employer brand.

Operational & Administrative Support

• Execute daily operations in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), including data entry, data quality checks and status updates.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and ensure proper documentation of each recruitment step.
• Prepare standard correspondence and communication to candidates and hiring managers.
• Support coordination of assessments (tests, case studies, reference checks), where applicable.

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Support the preparation of regular recruitment reports and simple dashboards (e.g. pipeline status, time‑to‑hire, sources of hire).
• Help monitor key TA metrics and identify basic trends or bottlenecks in the process.
• Contribute ideas to streamline and standardise recruitment processes, templates and communication flows.
• Participate in small projects aimed at improving tools, candidate experience and internal TA efficiency.

Sourcing & Employer Branding Support

• Assist in sourcing candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals and other channels.
• Conduct initial phone or video pre‑screenings for selected roles, under supervision.
• Support employer branding initiatives (e.g. content preparation for social media or the career site, or job fairs).

Exposure to Junior Recruitment

• Progressively support and, where appropriate, manage end‑to‑end recruitment for selected junior or intern positions, under the guidance of a Talent Acquisition Specialist.

Skills and experience

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree (or currently enrolled in a Master’s program) in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field.
• Previous experience (internship, part time role or similar) in recruiting, HR or employer branding is a plus.
• Experience in data management, reporting or working with HR/ATS systems is an advantage.

Language Skills

• Excellent command of English (spoken and written).
• Good command of Italian or French is considered a strong plus, depending on the location.

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Interest in working with HR tools and platforms (e.g. Applicant Tracking Systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, career websites).
• Good MS Office skills, especially in Excel and PowerPoint, with an interest in reporting and basic analytics.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in handling data and administrative tasks.

Personal Competencies

• Strong interest in Talent Acquisition, the banking industry and investment management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a natural focus on service and candidate experience.
• Organised, structured and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Proactive, curious and willing to take ownership of tasks and suggest improvements.
• Team oriented, collaborative and comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment.
• Alignment with EFG’s entrepreneurial culture: hands on, solutions oriented and open to learning.

Our Values

• Accountability: Taking ownership for tasks and challenges, as well as seeking continuous improvement
• Hands-on: Being proactive to rapidly deliver high-quality results
• Passionate: Being committed and striving for excellence
• Solution-driven: Focusing on client outcomes and treating clients fairly with a risk-aware mindset
• Partnership-oriented: Promoting collaboration and teamwork. Working together with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Please ensure to attach a cover letter to your CV when filling the application.